The end of it was that Meinheer Schatt was tied in a singularly uncomfortable position and left there. He thought he had been there about five hours. He was faint and hungry.
They took him home.
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ANOTHER DISCOVERY MADE BY BUTTONS.
On the evening after this adventure the Don turned the conversation into a new channel. They all grew communicative. Buttons told them that his father was an extensive merchant and ship-owner in Boston. His business extended over many parts of the world. He thought he might have done something in Cadiz.
"Your father a ship-owner in Boston! I thought you belonged to New York," said the Don, in surprise.
"Oh," said Buttons, "I said I came from there. The fact is, I lived there four years at college, and will live there when I return."
"And your father lives in Boston," said the Don, with an interest that surprised Buttons.
"Yes."